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CN53 OHG

2003 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,617 mi
Last recorded130,617 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 311110,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 130,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,624 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 125,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 114,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,625 miles

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

surface corrosion on center hand break cable

surface corrosion on main metal brake pipes

unable to check main metal brake pipes fully running above fuel tank

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,185 miles

n/s/rear tyre getting low 2mm

slight play in o/s/front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,397 miles

coolant leaking

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 311?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,958
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
position lamp(s) not working 37
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CN53 OHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 311 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 OHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 311 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN53 OHG registered?

CN53 OHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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